Scripps College of Communication Stories

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

June 2, 2025 2 min

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

Scripps alumnus

Revolutionizing reporting

June 1, 2025 3 min

How one Scripps alumnus established a mobile newsroom in Alaska to combat news deserts.

The inaugural cohort of the Scripps Young Alumni Council, along with Erin Roberts (Scipps College director of student development) and Scott Titsworth (dean of Scripps College)

Alumni Groups

Scripps Young Alumni Council celebrates successful first year, opens application for new members

May 30, 2025 3 min

After a successful inaugural year, the returning Scripps Young Alumni Council members are looking ahead, and applications are now open for new members to join this dynamic group.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO announces transition plans for Office of Global Affairs

May 30, 2025 2 min

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO’s international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.

A large group of golfers stand together on the golf course at the Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic

OHIO Events

Annual dinner, golf outing supports McClure School students

May 30, 2025 3 min

This is the 23rd year for the event, which was started in 2002 by Thomas Lonsbury, a passionate golfer who was a member of the McClure School advisory board.

Charlie and Becky Kendall stand in front of RTV Building at Ohio University

Alumni Success

Experience on state-of-the-art equipment at WOUB helped launch successful business

May 29, 2025 5 min

Charlie Kendall ran a successful production company in Herndon, Virginia for nearly three decades and says Moon Bounce Media was successful because of the experience he gained at WOUB Public Media.

Mary Stephan is shown in her commencement robe, holding her cap, standing with Scott Titsworth and Ann Bainbridge while they stand next to balloons and a blow-up figure of Rufus wearing a Scripps College of Communication shirt

Student Success

Oldest OHIO Online Scripps College of Communication graduate plans to inspire others with her degree

May 28, 2025 4 min

Mary Stephan is still basking in the glory of reaching a huge goal. The 69-year old from Florida recently completed her communication degree through OHIO Online, a degree she originally began in 1974.

Robb Metry is shown outside of the WOUB building at Ohio University

Alumni Impact

OHIO graduate Robb Metry took what he learned at WOUB to help children with special needs

May 28, 2025 3 min

Robb Metry didn’t waste any time getting involved at WOUB once he arrived at Ohio University. He was an active volunteer at the station within a few weeks.

Student Success

WOUB Public Media wins 10 awards at 46th Annual Telly Awards

May 27, 2025 2 min

Ohio University students from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and the School of Media Arts and Studies contributed to the winning entries.

Addison Kearns, Haley Richardson, Donovan Varney and Audrey Paquette

OHIO Awards

OHIO students receive financial awards in honor of former WOUB employees

May 27, 2025 3 min

Four Ohio University students who serve as WOUB student employees recently received financial awards in honor of two former WOUB employees.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

Annual Awards

Celebrating University achievements

May 23, 2025 1 min

OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.

Cora Farra holds the Intercultural Communication Division Top Paper Award.

'Centering community voices in research': Celebrate undergrad Cora Farra

‘Centering community voices in research’

May 22, 2025 6 min

Celebrated for her research as an undergraduate, Cora Farra earned national recognition for her community-based research in Ecuador, winning top honors and publication for work exploring culture-centered approaches to development.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image

Community College Partners

Ohio University partners with Southern State Community College to create seamless transfer pathways for multiple programs

May 21, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has entered into a partnership with Southern State Community College (SSCC) to establish a streamlined transfer pathway for SSCC students.

Student Awards

73 West State Award scholarship creates new opportunities for OHIO student

May 21, 2025 3 min

Ohio University rising junior and WOUB student employee Trevor Gillam of Amherst, Ohio says he still can’t believe he is one of the recipients of this year’s 73 West State Street Award.

Alumni

Sedric Granger pursues baseball play-by-play dream with the Frisco RoughRiders

May 20, 2025 3 min

Sedric Granger ‘24 is getting ready to spend his summer living the dream. The 2024 journalism news and information graduate will be doing a media internship with the Frisco RoughRiders.

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